Winston Churchill and His Wife Hated His Portrait So Much She Destroyed It
It must have been quite the awkward situation.
On Nov. 30, 1954, a proud British Parliament gathered for a large ceremony at Westminster Hall to present their beloved leader, Sir Winston Churchill, with a portrait of him in celebration of his 80th birthday.
After concocting the idea for this gift, the ringleaders commissioned renowned British artist Graham Sutherland to do the honors, convincing their busy prime minister to make time for the sittings.
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Artie Phelan
Update: 2024-06-25